Senior Project Manager

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a large-scale IT separation and transformation program within the pharmaceutical/healthcare sector.

This role will focus on managing the carve-out of an existing IT landscape, assessing current systems, and driving the redesign, simplification, and optimisation of applications and processes as part of a divestiture/spin-off program.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a complex IT separation (divestiture/spin-off) program end-to-end
• Oversee the carve-out of IT systems and infrastructure from an existing global environment
• Assess the current application landscape (300-400 applications) and drive rationalisation to a streamlined target state (~150 applications)
• Work with business stakeholders to evaluate and redesign systems across:
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Planning
  • Finance and core business functions
• Define and execute the target IT architecture and roadmap post-separation
• Manage cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders across multiple regions
• Ensure clear governance, timelines, and delivery milestones are met
• Drive risk management, issue resolution, and decision-making throughout the program

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Project/Program Manager on large-scale IT transformation programs
• Strong background in pharma or healthcare industry (essential)
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • IT separations / carve-outs / divestitures / spin-offs
  • Complex IT landscape transformations
  • Application rationalisation and optimisation
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT environments (applications, infrastructure, integrations)
• Experience managing global stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Ability to drive strategic decisions while managing hands-on delivery

Language & Location

• Fluent Mandarin and English (mandatory)
• Flexible location (not required to be based in China)
• Willingness to travel to Shanghai or Chengdu as needed
• Hybrid working model: 1-2 days onsite

Contract Details

• Start: ASAP
• Duration: 6 months with possible extensions
• Engagement: Full-time contract